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i have a problem with dreamweaver. I built my site using layers, not tables (it's too a pain). When i publish (put) it on the web throught my FTP, all the graphics aren't displayed. There's a small red cross at the top left hand side of the graphic. I tried to convert the layers to tables but it doesn't accept it. It says because there overlapping. I chose the option let it overlaps but in vain. What must i do?. This is a majo problem , without resolving it, i can't put my site on the web.WHAT MUST I DO ??

i dunno because i'm a bit stuck building site using tables.It's too difficult, the table is in a row, it should be bigger, u can't place the graphics where u want.I'm sure there is a solution using the layers!
THeRE should be in Dreamweaver

You know there is a function in Dreamweaver to convert layers to tables. I'm not sure exactly where it is menu-wise, but you could lay everything out perfectly in layers, then convert them all to tables.

I had a similar problem two weeks ago because i had a web site that i cannot view when i do preview in the browser and when it was uploaded i was able to view it online.

Because its easier doing layout with tables so i will advice you to in tables then preview it and make sure that you see everything before uploading. It will also be better if you can give further details on the problem.

Originally posted by Fluffykins You know there is a function in Dreamweaver to convert layers to tables. I'm not sure exactly where it is menu-wise, but you could lay everything out perfectly in layers, then convert them all to tables.

I thought Brian already mentioned that he had found and used this feature of DW to convert the layers to tables, but that it didn't work and that he therefore asked for another way to solve this problem?

Originally posted by Elledan
I thought Brian already mentioned that he had found and used this feature of DW to convert the layers to tables, but that it didn't work and that he therefore asked for another way to solve this problem?

Just a passing thought

Grr!

Ok, so I didn't read that bit. Thing being, I've never known it not to work. If it can't convert, it'll tell you why it can't convert - like layers overlapping etc and then suggest a way to fix it.

dont't tell me no one had made the site using layers and then convert it to tables. There should be a way out!.dreamweaver is quite big and complex !. I have another problem. When i upload my page on the web, i can't see the graphics.There's a red cross over it!. I've checked my link to my graphics n it's all good!

Re the graphics. Which page are we talking about? A URL would be really useful to help us sort it out.

When you're uploading the page, try including the dependant files too - you should get an option when you upload the page. That guarantees all the graphics the page needs to render properly gets uploaded with it. Just a thought.

Re the graphics. Which page are we talking about? A URL would be really useful to help us sort it out.

When you're uploading the page, try including the dependant files too - you should get an option when you upload the page. That guarantees all the graphics the page needs to render properly gets uploaded with it. Just a thought.

Ady

Doh!
anyway, layers arnt viewable by all browsers yet, and they end up all messy. Use tables for now.

Which version of Dreamweaver are you using? In Dreamweaver 4 is very easy to use tables since you can move then around and resize as you want. And I don`t think there is a way to convert layers to tables.

If you are serious about this, discover tables...study them, learn them, use them.
They are the only (well respected) method of laying out a site. You can get any layout you want, that sometimes means using multipart images but hey ***** happens.

I really dont think using layers is anywhere near a decent method, probably easy...but if that is all that worries you use frontpage

first of all, there's nothing wrong with dw layers, i've created about a million layers and never had a problem.

converting existing layer to table is even worse, because the new table is rigid, and any change to the table will destroy its structure.

it seems that if you uploaded the images to the same folder as on hard disk, then the problem is with the path to the image, generated by dw.
when you put (place, import) an image in a dw document, in the dialog box that opens, try changing in the "relative to:" select box, from "site root" to "document".

I also agree that there is nothing wrong with layers, as long as they are intelligently placed. I believe that layers all need some sort of anchor point where your cursor is last before you chose add layer. I start the anchor point for all of my layers on DW in the same general area and in sequential order.

Make sure your path names for your images are correct. Also make sure they are referring to the correct folder for them and make sure they are typed right. DW is very case sensitive in its path names for images!

GOOD LUCK!!

Jason Therrienwww.SmartWebBusiness.com
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